Adapting OER includes inserting and removing components, changing the sequence of learning activities, editing and remixing images, text, audio and video, etc. to suit the style of the educator and match the requirements of the learners. Why would one want to remix content?
To address a particular teaching style or learning style
To adapt for a different grade level
To adapt for a different discipline
To adjust for a different learning environment
To address diversity needs
To address a cultural preference
To support a specific pedagogical need
To address either a school or a district’s standardized curriculum
Go to Wikipedia and search for a topic you have both an interest in, and knowledge of. If you feel you can add value to any of the sections of your topic, consider adding some text or media which you can openly license. You can either create a user account with Wikipedia or submit your revision completely anonymous by clicking on 'edit this page' on the top of the article. Post a blog or forum post about your experience linking back to the Wikipedia article in question.
Integrating OER Content into your Curriculum
Adapting OER includes inserting and removing components, changing the sequence of learning activities, editing and remixing images, text, audio and video, etc. to suit the style of the educator and match the requirements of the learners.Why would one want to remix content?
- To address a particular teaching style or learning style
- To adapt for a different grade level
- To adapt for a different discipline
- To adjust for a different learning environment
- To address diversity needs
- To address a cultural preference
- To support a specific pedagogical need
- To address either a school or a district’s standardized curriculum
(ISKME, 2008)Watch this presentation and read this webpage on Produsage
Third Assignment
Go to Wikipedia and search for a topic you have both an interest in, and knowledge of. If you feel you can add value to any of the sections of your topic, consider adding some text or media which you can openly license. You can either create a user account with Wikipedia or submit your revision completely anonymous by clicking on 'edit this page' on the top of the article. Post a blog or forum post about your experience linking back to the Wikipedia article in question.